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M66.0

M66.0: Rupture of popliteal cyst

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

M66.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for rupture of popliteal cyst. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check M66.0 with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above M66.0

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on M66: Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon

  • rotator cuff syndrome (M75.1-)
  • rupture where an abnormal force is applied to normal tissue - see injury of tendon by body region

Other codes that can never be billed with M66.0

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • M71.2Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

M66.0 is named in 13 Medicare coverage policies: 6 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 7 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58883Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Cyst›Baker's›ruptured

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under M66

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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